Slow-Cooker Flank Steak Tacos - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ pounds flank steak
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 lime, juiced
- ½ cup water
- 12 (6-inch) corn tortillas
- ¾ cup pico de gallo
Instructions
- Place the flank steak in a slow-cooker. Sprinkle the meat with chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder. Pour the lime juice over the steak. Pour in the water.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or until done. Shred the steak with a fork.
- Scoop about 1 ½ ounces steak into each tortilla. Top each taco with 1 tablespoon pico de gallo.
- MAKE IT GLUTEN-FREE: Confirm all ingredients are gluten-free and this recipe is gluten-free.
How This Recipe Supports PCOS Management
Understanding the nutritional profile of what you eat is a powerful step in managing PCOS. Here is how the key ingredients in this Slow-Cooker Flank Steak Tacos contribute to your health goals:
- Garlic: May help reduce cholesterol levels often elevated in PCOS
PCOS Diet Principles in This Recipe
The PCOS diet focuses on three core principles: reducing inflammation, managing insulin resistance, and supporting hormonal balance. Every recipe in our collection is evaluated against these principles. This recipe excels in providing anti-inflammatory spices that target the chronic inflammation underlying PCOS. As part of a balanced PCOS meal plan, we recommend pairing recipes like this with a variety of nutrient-dense foods throughout the week to ensure you are meeting all your micronutrient needs.
Meal Prep Tip: This Slow-Cooker Flank Steak Tacos can be prepared ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Meal prepping is one of the most effective strategies for sticking to a PCOS-friendly diet, as it removes the temptation to reach for processed convenience foods when time is short.
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